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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-05, 09:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By macintheus

I don't know if you remember what it was like to...

I don't know if you remember what it was like to know very little about bikes. Starting out, it's a bit like searching through a giant haystack without even KNOWING that you're looking for a needle....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-05, 06:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By macintheus

Good ideas. I had my bike about a month before I...

Good ideas. I had my bike about a month before I realized the saddle could be adjusted for tilt and forward/backward(ness :eek: ). I had the bike about 3 months--during which time I completed my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-05, 06:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By macintheus

I think most of the guys at my LBS are pretty...

I think most of the guys at my LBS are pretty serious cyclists--some road, some mountain-bikers. I can't help think that my relatively small budget combined with my lack of cycling knowledge probably...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-05, 06:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By macintheus

I guess that's fine if you're not too concerned...

I guess that's fine if you're not too concerned about the technical side of things. Personally, I knew that I was going to be riding a lot, and, as I've since learned, when you're doing long rides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-05, 06:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By macintheus

Interesting. So are you saying that you don't...

Interesting. So are you saying that you don't even get to ride the bike on a trainer until you purchase it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-07-05, 06:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By macintheus

That is a beautiful looking bike! I am 6'3" and...

That is a beautiful looking bike! I am 6'3" and had the same prob of the LBS not having many larger bikes to test ride. I wound up with a hybrid, as I wasn't sure how far I was going with the whole...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-05, 07:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By macintheus

That's a good idea. The salespeople vary a lot....

That's a good idea. The salespeople vary a lot. Also, as mentioned by backinthesaddle, trying different stores is a good idea.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-05, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By macintheus

In fairness to my LBS, they seem happy enough to...

In fairness to my LBS, they seem happy enough to let you test ride the bikes. Also, they probably are up to here with people who don't know what they are talking about. But, that said, I think it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-05, 07:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By macintheus

Thanks. This is good information. Having been...

Thanks. This is good information. Having been through the mill buying a bike, and not having been measured up, I feel it is the responsibility of the LBS to get their customers on the right sized...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-05, 07:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By macintheus

I came back to cycling this year after about 15...

I came back to cycling this year after about 15 years away. Things have changed a lot in that time! I found it to be an intimidating experience when I went to the LBS to see about getting a bike. Not...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-05, 07:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 804
Posted By macintheus

Good job. Nicely laid out. Not sure about...

Good job. Nicely laid out.

Not sure about the patterned background behind the introductory paragraph at the top. And if you could get the links up at the top it might be nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-05, 10:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,751
Posted By macintheus

Disclaimer: the following rant coming from a man...

Disclaimer: the following rant coming from a man who recently ran out onto a dance floor to save a large disoriented spider from being squashed by the dancers.

I find it interesting that so many...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-05, 11:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,801
Posted By macintheus

I get about 5 hours of sleep per night. I wish I...

I get about 5 hours of sleep per night. I wish I could get more but I turn into the tasmanian devil after about 5 hours--no matter how tired I might be.

The ideal for me would be to live with the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-02-05, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By macintheus

As promised, I got them, and I'm back here to...

As promised, I got them, and I'm back here to post.

The Performance Triflex bib, with chamois, in a large, is a bit frickin' short. I suppose this might be a good time to define "long enough". My...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-05, 09:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,432
Posted By macintheus

You must be hitting some serious hills. I bet if...

You must be hitting some serious hills. I bet if you keep hitting those hills, the legs you have will get better at it :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-05, 08:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,432
Posted By macintheus

Yeah, we were all coming out of the saddle right...

Yeah, we were all coming out of the saddle right about the same time, and roughly for the same duration. I have read that it's best to sit more upright in a wider arm/chest position when cycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-05, 09:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,432
Posted By macintheus

I'm sure you're right. I'm sure when it comes...

I'm sure you're right. I'm sure when it comes down to it it's the rider.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-05, 08:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,432
Posted By macintheus

Hey, thanks. Interesting stuff. Yeah, as it...

Hey, thanks. Interesting stuff. Yeah, as it happens, I rode behind these two on the flat for some time before the climbing began, primarily to study their style. I tried to get my cadence to match...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-05, 08:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,432
Posted By macintheus

For that, I wish you a magical week. Whether it's...

For that, I wish you a magical week. Whether it's true or not :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-05, 06:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,432
Posted By macintheus

OK, thanks for that. Yeah, that makes sense about...

OK, thanks for that. Yeah, that makes sense about the bike weight, tire differences (pressure, width, sleekness, etc.), and the aero factor too.

What got me wondering was the two roadies that left...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-05, 04:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,432
Posted By macintheus

If you were to ride up the same hill (a longish,...

If you were to ride up the same hill (a longish, steepish one on a smooth surface) , in the same conditions, first on a mountain bike, then on a roadbike--of comparable quality--which would you...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-29-05, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By macintheus

Why the uncertainty about the chamois?

Why the uncertainty about the chamois?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-29-05, 07:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,648
Posted By macintheus

I recently added a couple of rear lights (red),...

I recently added a couple of rear lights (red), totalling 3. I had them all blinking one night a couple of weeks ago. They are very bright and attention-getting, which I initially was considering to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-29-05, 06:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By macintheus

OK. I'll give the triflex bib a shot--going to...

OK. I'll give the triflex bib a shot--going to order them today. I'll come back here and post when I get them.

Thanks :)
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-28-05, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By macintheus

Did you get with or without chamois? Also, I've...

Did you get with or without chamois? Also, I've never worn bibs, though I have tried them on. Seems like they could be a problem in the nipple region in the cold? Have you tried the regular triflex...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-28-05, 06:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By macintheus

Tights for the tall?

Has anyone found a brand that makes their tights a bit longer? I'm 6'3", I have a 34" waist and take a large in shorts--XL is too big--and I'm a 34" leg.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-05, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By macintheus

We set out at 9am. It was overcast but the sun...

We set out at 9am. It was overcast but the sun came out as the day went on. There were strong headwinds a lot of the time. It was chilly at around 50 dgs. Clothes coming off in late morning as the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-05, 09:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,146
Posted By macintheus

Well done! I did a 62 mile ride yesterday. There...

Well done! I did a 62 mile ride yesterday. There was a guy on an MTB cruising with the road bikes at the front the whole way. It turns out he is an experienced roadie and only road the MTB to give...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-05, 07:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,826
Posted By macintheus

Glad you survived. As mentioned above, you were...

Glad you survived. As mentioned above, you were inches from being mashed under that SUV.

It seems to me that she was a lot more concerned about how the accident was going to affect her than what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-05, 07:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,557
Posted By macintheus

My main motivation to start this poll was that I...

My main motivation to start this poll was that I had read several posts from people who seem to be offended when they wave to another cyclist but the other cyclist doesn't wave back. I think the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-05, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By macintheus

Thanks man. Yeah, Cumberland Transit is still...

Thanks man. Yeah, Cumberland Transit is still here. It's a good store. I bought my Trek 7500FX from them. Someone was telling me today about a Nashville bike store called Gran Fondo. I have to go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-05, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By macintheus

My first group ride--a metric--and I beat all the roadies--on a HYBRID!

Actually I came joint last with a very nice fellow named Bruce. :D

It was my first organized ride--it was a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser in Springfield TN. But to be fair, I thought there'd be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-05, 05:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,557
Posted By macintheus

Oh the pressure! I know what you mean. I was...

Oh the pressure! I know what you mean. I was pushing up a steep hill a while back--middle of the summer, about 95 dgs, when I became aware of a cyclist coming barrelling down on the other side. I see...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-05, 05:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,557
Posted By macintheus

Classic! :lol:

Classic! :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-05, 02:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,557
Posted By macintheus

Should we always signal hello to other cyclists?

In an ideal world, it would be nice. Personally, sometimes I wave, sometimes I don't. It's not a reflection on whether or not I like/respect the person on the other side of the road. It's not an ego...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-21-05, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,114
Posted By macintheus

Well, I got it on sale for 119.99, which is still...

Well, I got it on sale for 119.99, which is still a chunk of change, I agree. But, what can I say, I splurged. I'm a bit reluctant to buy clothes off the web as I like stuff to fit well. At 6'3" with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-05, 09:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,169
Posted By macintheus

I get buzzed by sports cars quite often too. I...

I get buzzed by sports cars quite often too. I think generally the people driving them are "passed it" and way out of shape, and jealous to see us looking fabulous on our bikes--really I do. :p
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-05, 09:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,169
Posted By macintheus

LOL :lol:

LOL :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-05, 08:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,169
Posted By macintheus

This is an excellent idea. Frankly, it amazes me...

This is an excellent idea. Frankly, it amazes me that these mufflers are legal.

Maybe we could catch a bunch of them together and go ask them why they do it--at a KKK meeting or something like...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-21-05, 08:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,114
Posted By macintheus

I just picked up one of these in yellow:...

I just picked up one of these in yellow: http://www.rei.com/product/47914343.htm?

I like it a lot. It has long sleeves, unzips under the armpits if it's not too cold, has a section that drops down...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-21-05, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,563
Posted By macintheus

I have just about recovered from very similar...

I have just about recovered from very similar symptoms. I had been working at using bigger gears uphill when the problems started--particularly in the left glute for me--like a pulled muscle or maybe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-05, 07:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,169
Posted By macintheus

Hat's off to you--that's a good attitude :) ...

Hat's off to you--that's a good attitude :)

Why can't they put there love for stupidity and explosive noises to good use? Like, say, driving ahead of a convoy to set off land mines in a war...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-05, 07:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,169
Posted By macintheus

Good angle :D

Good angle :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-05, 06:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,169
Posted By macintheus

Morons with Monster Mufflers rant...

Has anyone else experienced the dumb a** pulling slowly along side you then flooring it, their childish monster muffler blowing out your eardrums? Or maybe they did it by mistake. Maybe a budweiser...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-05, 05:25 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,541
Posted By macintheus

I should explain. Two nights ago, on a wide (two...

I should explain. Two nights ago, on a wide (two [empty] lanes in each direction), straight, well-lit road, and with substantial lighting on my bike, a couple of people in a jeep passed me doing...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-05, 06:09 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,541
Posted By macintheus

How about something more direct, like... If...

How about something more direct, like...

If you get too close to me, I'll catch you at the next red light, pull you through the window, and tear your head off.

Or is that a bit much?
Forum: Commuting
10-20-05, 05:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,990
Posted By macintheus

Ditto: no expert here... First of all, see a...

Ditto: no expert here...

First of all, see a doctor--best to be safe. Then, after receiving your clean bill of health, add lots of pasta and bananas to your diet. If you're doing heavy weights you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-05, 08:13 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,460
Posted By macintheus

LOL!

LOL!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-05, 07:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,672
Posted By macintheus

Good pics, man. Nice bike.

Good pics, man. Nice bike.
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